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for specific times in the week. Some periods will be for private study. In your first year, this will be completed in the Sixth Form Study Area, supported by the Academic Mentors. There is a weekly Senior School assembly for Years 10 to 13 and half-termly Sixth Form assemblies.
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You will attend morning registration with your Form Tutor and a register will also be taken in each of your classes. The normal class time for a subject is five periods per week for Years 12 and 13. Each period lasts one hour five minutes. Tutorial support (including academic guidance) is timetabled
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Our Learning Enrichment Department has a range of programmes designed to meet
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Academic Mentors will support you in making effective use of your independent study time and can provide one-to-one support with study skills.
individual needs. The School also has a fulltime nurse, who is available to deal with health problems that arise during the school day, as well as offering support and advice on longer-term health issues. There is also a school counsellor whom you can consult for help and support.
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There is plenty of support available in the Sixth Form to help you settle in. Your Form Tutor acts as a mentor and guide to ensure the Sixth Form experience is productive and well-rounded for you as an individual. Your Form Tutor’s role will include monitoring your progress and attendance, guiding you through the complexities of higher education applications, compiling references for higher education and employment and being someone to turn to when you need support.
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